The Iron Butchers are a ferocious Chaos Space Marine warband, a splinter faction of the World Eaters Legion, infamous for their savage brutality and unrelenting thirst for carnage. Dedicated to Khorne, the Blood God, they are a marauding force of berserk warriors who revel in the art of slaughter, leaving a trail of blood-soaked worlds in their wake. The warband is led by a monstrous Chaos Lord known as Gorgath the Goreforge, who wields a daemon-infused chain axe and commands his warband from the Iron Maw, their dreaded warship. The Iron Maw itself is a corrupted vessel equipped with the Daemonastrolabium, a warp-navigating device that allows the warband to hunt prey across the galaxy with terrifying precision. Known for their savage boarding actions and chaotic melee engagements, the Iron Butchers strike fear into both Imperial and xenos forces alike, their bloodlust only matched by their unholy devotion to Khorne.
The Midas Saints are a unique and enigmatic Space Marine Chapter, steeped in the mystique of their gilded armor and their obsession with purity and perfection. Originating as a successor Chapter of the Imperial Fists, they embody their progenitors’ stubborn resilience and exacting craftsmanship, but with a distinct cultural twist. Each Midas Saint sees their power armor as a sacred relic, meticulously maintained and adorned with intricate gold filigree that reflects their unyielding devotion to the Emperor. Their doctrines revolve around the pursuit of unblemished combat tactics, and they view any form of corruption or impurity—whether in thought, body, or strategy—as an anathema to their creed. The Chapter’s penchant for seeking relics and artifacts of ancient technology often puts them at odds with more pragmatic Imperial forces, yet their unshakeable faith and battle prowess earn them respect, if not understanding, from their allies.